Instructional Assistant – Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA)

Position Type:

Support Staff – Non Exempt/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

8/22/2024

Location:

Johnson Elementary School

Date Available:

As Soon As Possible

Closing Date:

08/29/2024

Position Title: Instructional Assistant – TLA (Teaching and Learning Academy)

Non-exempt

Direct Supervisor: Lead Teacher

Site: Johnson Elementary School

Contracted Length Term: TBD

Salary: Building Level Support (range $18.00 – $22.40 based on the 24/25 salary schedules and related experience)

Start Date: As soon as possible – May be limited term, ending in May 2025

School Summary

We are Johnson Elementary – six houses, one family! Johnson staff and students work together to create an environment where mutual respect, leadership, relationship building, diversity, achievement, and joy are valued. Staff and students belong to one of six houses, focused on six specific traits that we instill in all of our students in a positive and engaging way. Please see our school website to see all the amazing things happening at JES https://www.mcsd.org/johnsonelementary_home.aspx 

Benefits:

In addition to what MCSD offers its employees with a comprehensive benefits package, the Instructional Assistant is afforded the following opportunity:

As part of our commitment to supporting professional growth and development, Instructional Assistants enrolled in an MCSD-approved program working toward their Associate’s will be provided dedicated time during their work week to pursue their studies. This opportunity is contingent upon enrollment in an approved program.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Summary of Position:

In the Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA), educator teams work together with distributed expertise to support a shared roster of students. The teams, typically comprising credentialed teachers, paraeducators, aspiring teachers, specialists, and/or community educators, use formative data and other evidence of student learning to move educators and students fluidly across multiple shared spaces, prioritizing deeper and personalized learning for students. 

Each educator team is supported by an Instructional Assistant who will support a shared roster of learners with the educator team and directly interact with students. Additionally, the Instructional Assistant will work under the guidance and supervision of the Lead Teacher. This role is pivotal in delivering direct instruction to students, ensuring each students’ academic needs are met.

The Instructional Assistant is a dynamic and adaptive educator, committed to the principles of the TLA. This role requires dedication, flexibility, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of students. Through their work, Instructional Assistants play a crucial role in the realization of the TLA’s vision for an innovative, collaborative, and personalized learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support instructional activities and lesson plans prepared by the Lead Teacher and Teacher, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in implementing instructional strategies.
• May provide targeted intervention to students who require additional assistance in academic and/or behavioral areas, under the guidance and direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and provide feedback to both the Instructional Lead and students to inform instructional adjustments, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Supervise students during instructional periods, transitions, and non-instructional times to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
• Collaborate with members of the Teaching and Learning Academy to promote a cohesive educational approach and contribute to the realization of the Teaching and Learning Academy’s vision.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in maintaining open lines of communication with families, including sharing student progress, addressing concerns, and fostering positive relationships.
• Provide direct instruction to small groups of students, delivering lessons and facilitating learning experiences as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

The Instructional Assistant must have a minimum of one of the following:

• High School Diploma
• Hold or pursuing an Associates Degree in Education
• Pursuing Alternative Licensure
• Enrolled in year 3, 4 or student teaching experience for a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• May also be a licensed teacher
• Experience:While formal teaching experience is not required, any experience working with children or in educational settings is beneficial.
• Knowledge of and Abilities:Ability to effectively support instructional activities and implement lesson plans with guidance from the Lead Teacher.
• Capacity to connect with students and build positive relationships, demonstrating patience, empathy, and effective communication skills.
• Desire to pursue further education and training in the field of education, including participation in Science of Reading training or related coursework.
• Expectations:Working toward or completion of Science of Reading training (or successful completion of equivalent college/university courses)

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions. 

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting, walking, and/or standing.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

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